act irrationally

Frequency: 7.08.5 per million words

to behave in a way that is not based on reason or clear thought.

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Examples (10)

  • He tends to act irrationally when he's under pressure.
  • Why would someone act so irrationally in such a critical situation?
  • She often acts irrationally when she's stressed.
  • Don't let your emotions make you act irrationally.
  • The crowd began to act irrationally after the unexpected announcement.
  • Having slept poorly, he was prone to acting irrationally the next day.
  • The manager advised against acting irrationally in response to the crisis.
  • It's crucial not to act irrationally during negotiations.
  • He regretted having acted irrationally during the argument.
  • Fear can cause people to act irrationally.